41 33 600 Moving front panel into assembly position

Special tools required:

2 346 947

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTER OF FRONT GRILLE
Remove both headlights. See REPLACING HEADLIGHT (HALOGEN) or REPLACING HEADLIGHT (XENON) .
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Release FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER at bumper panel
Partially release WHEEL ARCH COVER at front

View of left wheel arch.

Release screws (1) and remove air duct for brake (2).

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Air Duct And Screws

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View of bottom left side.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ/9AZ

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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View of bottom right side.

Disconnect plug connections (1) on A/C compressor.

Release wiring harness (2).

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ/9AZ

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections On A/C Compressor

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General view of bottom, left side.

Insert special tool 2 346 947 (A) in recess on engine support (1) and screw onto front panel.

Slacken nut (2).

Release wiring harness (3) from front panel and engine support (1).

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

Fig 4: Inserting Special Tool (2 346 947) In Recess On Engine Support

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage.

Mask off wheel arch cover (2) in area (1) with plastic adhesive tape.

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Arc Cover Masking Area

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 3AZ

Repeat operation on right side of vehicle.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws

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Undo bolt (1) and place coolant expansion tank (2) to one side.

Release and remove intake port (3) from lock bracket (4) and from air filter housing.

Fig 7: Identifying Coolant Expansion Tank And Lock Bracket Intake Port

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Release both coolant hoses (1) from the holders.

Fig 8: Identifying Coolant Hoses

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Vehicles with turbocharger only:

Release hose clamp (1) and detach hose (2).

Fig 9: Identifying Hose Clamp

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Vehicles with A/C system only:

Unclip refrigerant line (1) from holder (2).

Fig 10: Identifying Refrigerant Line And Holder

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Release wiring harness (1) from engine support.

Repeat operation on other side of vehicle.

Fig 11: Identifying Wiring Harness

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Unlock plug-in contacts (1) and disconnect.

Release wiring harness at attachment point (2).

Fig 12: Identifying Plug-In Contacts And Wiring Harness Attachment Point

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Open clutch (1) and detach Bowden cable for hood/bonnet release.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 11 7AZ .

Fig 13: Identifying Clutch And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 7AZ

Vehicles with turbocharger only:

Release clamp (2) and detach air duct (3).

Pull front panel approx. 10 cm forwards and if necessary pay attention to further cable clips.

Fig 14: Identifying Air Duct, Clamp, And Screws

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Insert special tool 2 346 947 (B) on the left and right and screw in place (1).

Repeat operation on other side of vehicle.

Installation note:

To ensure that front panel (1) is correctly seated, slide panel on left and right uniformly towards rear.

With a second person helping, slide front panel into position and secure.

When installing, pay attention to retaining tabs on headlight.

Fig 15: Inserting Special Tool (2 346 947) On Left And Right

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Installation note:

Adjust headlight. See ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS and ADJUSTING FOG LIGHTS .